Obituaries

Audrey I. Varela

Jan 24, 2016

Audrey I. Varela, 90 , passed away peacefully on January 24, 2016. She is survived by her children: Judith, Maria, and Emilio; eight grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren. Visitation: with family and friends at Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home, 5980 Chichester Avenue, Aston, PA 19014 on Saturday from 9-10:00am. Condolences: www.nolanfidale.com.

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Ruth B. Rhoads

Jan 23, 2016

Ruth "Sis" Benjamin Rhoads, age 86 , died January 23, 2016 at her home in Linwood surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Trainer and was a resident of Linwood since 1964. Ruth graduated from Ridley High School in 1947 where she was very active with the music department. She retired from Penn Delco School District as...

Grace Greer

Jan 23, 2016

On January 23, 2016, Grace R. (Frist) Greer , a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother went peacefully to be with her Lord while surrounded by her family.

Born in Darby, PA, Grace was active with the Chester YWCA and the Picwick Club. She married John Greer in 1959 and resided in Brookhaven until moving to Aston in...

Ida L. Zullitti

Jan 23, 2016

Ida L. Zullitti, a longtime resident of Boothwyn, age 92, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2016. Ida was born and raised in Chester and graduated from Chester High School.

Ida worked at Ship and Shore in Upland during her youth and was a current parishioner of St. John Fisher Church. She enjoyed bingo, shopping and cooking...

Joseph Francis Thornton, Sr.

Jan 20, 2016

Joseph Francis Thornton, Sr., 72 , a longtime resident of Upland, passed away on January 20, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Joseph proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a contractor at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and Visco Power Plant. Joe liked to fish, crab, hunt, and coach the Upland Girl's Softball Team, on...

Darlene J. Filiaggi

Jan 20, 2016

Darlene J. Filiaggi, 83, of Wilmington, DE, died January 20th at Forwood Manor Healthcare Facility where she resided. She was born and raised in Morganton, NC. Dottie moved to the area over 60 years ago where she and her late husband, John, shared over 40 years of marriage and raised their family. She was a loving and devoted wife...

Theresa A. Rhoads

Jan 13, 2016

Theresa A. (Mader) Rhoads, age 84 , died January 13, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was born and raised in Boothwyn and graduated from Chichester High School in 1949. Theresa worked for the Insurance Co. of North America in Philadelphia and was a former parishioner of Holy Savior Church. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, solitaire,...

Helen Mea

Jan 12, 2016

Helen (Elliot) Mea, age 91 , died January 12, 2016. Helen was born and raised in Chester and graduated from Chester High School. Helen loved going skating at the Great Leopard and attending police balls in Chester with her late husband Edward.

She was the daughter of the late William and Catherine (Farrely) Elliot and wife of...

James A. Heavens, Sr.

Jan 8, 2016

James A. Heavens, Sr., age 87 , of Chadds Ford, PA, died January 8, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 6, 1928, Jim grew up in West Philadelphia. He attended Transfiguration grade school and West Catholic High School, graduating in 1947. He was Catholic League State Champion in the 120 high hurdles and...

Mary Thomas

Jan 8, 2016

Mary Thomas, age 91 , died January 8, 2016 at Freedom Village. She was a longtime resident of Delaware County where she resided at Foxfield Farm, Bethel Township, and the Concordville area for many years. Mary was an avid Philadelphia sports fan who especially loved the Phillies. She enjoyed gardening, painting, listening to Frank Sinatra, and collecting Betty Boop...

Doris K. Freet

Jan 7, 2016

Doris (Kealey) Freet, age 87 , died at her home in Claymont, DE on Thursday, January 7, 2016. She was born and raised in Chester, PA and was a former resident of Trainer, PA.

She was the wife of the late Robert Freet, mother of the late Donna Kealey Freet, and daughter of the late Alexander and...

George J. Smith

Jan 4, 2016

George J. Smith, age 75 , a longtime resident of Media, died on January 4, 2016. He most recently resided in Garnet Valley. George graduated from Interboro High School in 1958 where he was a member of the football and track teams. He earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in education from West Chester University. George taught geography...

Ralph P. Mitchell

Jan 4, 2016

Ralph P. Mitchell, age 76, a longtime resident of Aston passed away on January 4, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Cochranville. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and Pop. Ralph was retired from Aston Township after many years of service and was a former parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Aston.

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Daniel M. Edgar

Jan 3, 2016

Daniel M. Edgar, age 70 , a former owner and operator of Martin's Tavern in Rockdale, died suddenly on January 3, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born, raised, and a longtime resident of Aston. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

SURVIVORS: His wife: Phyllis (Martin) Edgar; children: Randy...

Bette Stephey

Jan 2, 2016

Elizabeth (Bette) Stephey, age 87 , of Glen Mills, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016.

Born in New Castle, DE on April 23, 1928, Bette spent most of her life in Delaware County where she attended Boothwyn High School.

She began her business career in the early 60's in home demonstration sales with...

William H. Stewart

Jan 2, 2016

William H. Stewart of Garnet Valley, age 78 , passed away on January 2, 2016 after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Mr. Stewart, also known as Bill, Bud, and Reds, was a 1955 graduate of West Catholic High School and a 1973 graduate of Widner College. An U.S. Army...

John H. "Jack" Renninger

Dec 31, 2015

John Hartman "Jack" Renninger

Jack Renninger, born on February 6th, 1926 in Reading, PA to parents James and Elsie Renninger, passed away on December 31st, 2015 at the age of 89. John grew up in Shillington, PA where he graduated from Shillington High School in 1944.  He attended Lehigh University in the fall of 1944 to study...

William "Fitz" Fitzpatrick

Dec 31, 2015

William "Fitz" Fitzpatrick, age 50 , passed away suddenly on December 31, 2015. He was a Ridley High School Class of 1984 graduate where he was a member of the football team. Fitz went on to graduate from West Chester University with a degree in Criminal Justice. He was retired from the Upper Merion Police Dept. and was a...

Dolores Denofio Jester

Dec 23, 2015

Dolores Denofio Jester, age 79, died December 23, 2015. Dolores was born and reared in Chester where she had resided for many years; she had most recently resided in Crum Lynne, PA. She attended St. Anthony of Padua School and was a graduate of Chester High School.

She was employed by Chichester School District as a Security...

S. Joanne Daniels

Dec 22, 2015

S. Joanne Daniels, age 87, passed away on December 22, 2015 after a long illness. She was born and raised in Lancaster and lived most of her life in Florida. For the past 11 years she made her home with her daughter, Pat, in Upper Chichester.

Joanne was a great mother and loved her grandchildren dearly. She...